Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant (Numeracy Focus)

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Star Radcliffe Academy

Star Radcliffe Academy is a new and ambitious secondary school at the heart of Radcliffe. We are a five‑form entry, 750‑place academy for 11‑16 year olds, which opened its doors in September 2024 with our founding Year 7 cohort. Each year we will grow, welcoming a new intake of Year 7 pupils, and by September 2028 we will be at full capacity, serving every year group. Our academy exists to provide Radcliffe with a truly outstanding school that raises aspirations, strengthens community pride, and transforms the life chances of every young person we serve. As a free school built from the ground up, we have the rare privilege of creating our culture, curriculum, and systems with clarity and purpose, shaping excellence one year group at a time.

Like all Star schools, we have a distinctive leadership specialism. This means we deliver a rigorous, knowledge‑rich academic curriculum alongside a character‑forming leadership programme. Pupils are not only equipped with the qualifications and skills they need to succeed but are also inspired to serve others, contribute positively to society, and become leaders in their communities and beyond. Our belief is simple but profound: every child in Radcliffe has the capacity to succeed at the highest level. By combining high expectations, exceptional teaching, and a culture built on Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect, we are determined to ensure that our pupils leave us as confident, compassionate and capable young leaders ready to make their mark on the world.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and to supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification (NVQ Level 3 or A level).
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.